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Seasons of Plenty End
Matthew Henry draws a powerful lesson from this verse: seasons of prosperity and opportunity do not last forever. The end of the seven years of plenty serves as a reminder for believers to avoid complacency and to be diligent in using good times wisely, preparing for future needs. As he puts it, we must "gather in gathering time."
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 41:1–57
18th Century
Theologian
- יאר ye'or — “river, canal,” mostly applied to the Nile. Some suppose the word to be Coptic.
- אחוּ 'āch…
John Calvin
On Genesis 41:53
16th Century
Theologian
And the seven years... were ended. Already the former unusual fertility, which showed Joseph to have been a true prophet, had gained him a…
John Gill
On Genesis 41:53
17th Century
Pastor
And the seven years of plenteousness that were in the land of Egypt were ended . ] Perhaps quickly after the birth of Eph…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 41:46–57
17th Century
Minister
In the names of his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, Joseph acknowledged Divine providence.
- He was made to forget his misery.
- …